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Viola (other)
The viola is a stringed musical instrument related to the violin. Viola also may refer to: Guitars ''Viola'' is a term for several Portuguese and Brazilian regional folk guitars, frequently called simply "viola" in their respective regions: *Portugal: **Viola Amarantina, a 5-course, 10-string guitar **Viola Beiroa, a small harp guitar with twelve strings **Viola braguesa, a 5-course, 10-string guitar **Viola da terra, a 5-course, 12- or 15-string guitar **Viola de arame, a 5-course, 9-string guitar from Madeira **Viola Terceira, a 6-course, 15-string guitar from the Azores **Viola Toeira, a 5-course, 12-string guitar *Brazil: **Viola caipira, a 5-course, 10-string Brazilian guitar **Viola de cocho a 5-course, 5-string Brazilian guitar **Viola sertaneja, a 5-course, 10-string Brazilian guitar Organisms *Viola (butterfly), ''Viola'' (butterfly), a genus of skipper butterflies *Viola (plant), ''Viola'' (plant), a genus of flowering plants, including violets and pansies Places United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola
The viola ( , also , ) is a string instrument that is bow (music), bowed, plucked, or played with varying techniques. Slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of the violin family, between the violin (which is tuned a perfect fifth above) and the cello (which is tuned an octave below). The strings from low to high are typically tuned to scientific pitch notation, C3, G3, D4, and A4. In the past, the viola varied in size and style, as did its names. The word viola originates from the Italian language. The Italians often used the term viola da braccio meaning literally: 'of the arm'. "Brazzo" was another Italian word for the viola, which the Germans adopted as ''Bratsche''. The French had their own names: ''cinquiesme'' was a small viola, ''haute contre'' was a large viola, and ''taile'' was a tenor. Today, the French use the term ''alto'', a reference to its range. The viola was popular in the heyd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola, Georgia
Viola is an unincorporated community in Heard County Heard County is a county located in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. At the 2020 census, the population was 11,412, down from 11,834 in 2010. The county seat is Franklin. The county was created on December 22, 1830. Hear ..., in the U.S. state of Georgia. History A post office called Viola was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1905. The community was named after one Viola Franklin. References Unincorporated communities in Georgia (U.S. state) Unincorporated communities in Heard County, Georgia {{HeardCountyGA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola Township (other)
Viola Township may refer to: Illinois * Viola Township, Lee County, Illinois Iowa * Viola Township, Audubon County, Iowa * Viola Township, Osceola County, Iowa * Viola Township, Sac County, Iowa Kansas * Viola Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas Minnesota * Viola Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota South Dakota * Viola Township, Jerauld County, South Dakota, in Jerauld County, South Dakota See also *Viola (other) The viola is a stringed musical instrument related to the violin. Viola also may refer to: Guitars ''Viola'' is a term for several Portuguese and Brazilian regional folk guitars, frequently called simply "viola" in their respective regions: *Port ... {{geodis Township name disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola, Wisconsin
Viola is a village in Richland (mostly) and Vernon Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, United States. The population was 699 at the 2010 census. Of this, 477 were in Richland County, and 222 were in Vernon County. Geography Viola is located at (43.507552, -90.670178). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. The zip code is 54664. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 699 people, 279 households, and 184 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 331 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 98.6% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population. There were 279 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola, Marshall County, West Virginia
Viola is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, West Virginia West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ..., United States. References Unincorporated communities in West Virginia Unincorporated communities in Marshall County, West Virginia {{MarshallCountyWV-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola, Marion County, West Virginia
Viola is an Unincorporated area, unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia, Marion County, West Virginia, United States. References Unincorporated communities in West Virginia Unincorporated communities in Marion County, West Virginia {{MarionCountyWV-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola, Tennessee
Viola is a town in Warren County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 129 at the 2000 census and 131 at the 2010 census. Geography Viola is located at (35.538085, -85.860606). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land. History Viola was founded in the late 1700s as the settlement of Blue Springs. It was home to one of the earliest churches in Tennessee of the Separate Baptists and several members of the denomination lived there. The settlement formerly named Blue Springs was named Viola with the opening of the first post office on August 23, 1858. The post office was named for Viola, the fictional character in Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night. Until closing in 1973 the Viola Mill produced the popular regional brand of flour "Viola's Best." This mill was later scrapped and the materials used to build a mill at The Farm. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 129 people, 52 households, and 37 families resi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola, New York
Viola is a hamlet and census-designated place in the town of Ramapo, Rockland County, New York, United States. It is located north of Airmont, east of Montebello, south of Wesley Hills, and west of Hillcrest. The population was 6,868 at the 2010 census. History Alms House The Alms House (or County Poor House) was established in 1837, at Viola (then known as Mechanicsville) in the town of Ramapo, for the poor and destitute (debtors). It was located west of New City. Rockland County had purchased the parsonage farm of the Kakiat (West New Hempstead) Dutch Reformed Church (also known as the Brick Church) for use as an alms house. There the county originally built a wooden frame house to serve the poor. The inmates contributed to their upkeep by tending the farm. In 1883, a brick building was constructed. The facility included a school for the children. In 1957, the Alms House was moved to Building "C" at the Pomona Health Center in Summit Park, and the property would ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola, Missouri
Viola is an unincorporated community on Route 39 on the border between Barry and Stone counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. Viola is also situated adjacent to Table Rock Lake between the Kings River arm to the west and the main White River portion of the lake to the north. The Stone County portion of Viola is part of the Branson, Missouri Branson is a city in the U.S. state of Missouri. Most of the city is situated in Taney County, with a small portion in the west extending into Stone County. Branson is in the Ozark Mountains. The community was named after Reuben Branson, postma ... Micropolitan Statistical Area. A post office was established on the Barry County side at Viola in 1893, and remained in operation until 1974. The community was named after an unidentified local girl. References Unincorporated communities in Barry County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Stone County, Missouri Branson, Missouri micropolitan area Populated places establish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola, Minnesota
Viola is an unincorporated community in Viola Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. It is the site of a yearly Gopher Count festival, which began in 1874. The community is located along Olmsted County Road 2 (Viola Road) near 105th Avenue NE and Center Street. State Highway 42 ( MN 42) and Olmsted County Road 24 are also in the immediate area. Nearby places include Eyota, Elgin, and Rochester. The North Fork of the Whitewater River flows through the community. History Viola was plat In the United States, a plat ( or ) (plan) is a cadastral map, drawn to scale, showing the divisions of a piece of land. United States General Land Office surveyors drafted township plats of Public Lands Surveys to show the distance and bear ...ted in 1878. The community was named for Viola Buck, the wife of a settler. References External links Gopher Count festival – June Unincorporated communities in Olmsted County, Minnesota Unincorporated communities in M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola, Kentucky
Viola is an unincorporated community in Graves County, Kentucky, United States."Feature Detail Report for: Viola, Kentucky." USGS The United States Geological Survey (USGS), formerly simply known as the Geological Survey, is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, a .... Retrieved May 11, 2011. References Unincorporated communities in Graves County, Kentucky Unincorporated communities in Kentucky {{GravesCountyKY-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola, Kansas
Viola is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 115. History Viola had its start when the Englewood branch of the Santa Fe railroad was extended to that point. The first post office at Viola was established in 1877, but the post office was called Peotone until 1899. Geography Viola is located at (37.483526, -97.644918). It is southwest of Wichita on Highway 42 at the intersection of Highway 49. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 130 people, 51 households, and 37 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 64 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 1.5% African American, 1.5% Native American, 1.5% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.5% of the population. There were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
